boy's name · in the US
Matisse
mah-TEES (French)
- Origin French
- Gender Boy (US)
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 4,086
France
#800
2025 births
Matisse is a boy's name in the United States, with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 21 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Matisse is a name of French origin.
- Peaked in France in 2005, when 230 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 11,790 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1991.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Matisse Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 315 |
| 2000s | 1,720 |
| 2010s | 735 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 315 |
How Popular Is Matisse?
In 2025, Matisse was given to 50 babies in France, ranking #800 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Matisse Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Matisse
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Matisse Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Matisse over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Boys' or Girls' Name?
Matisse is used differently depending on where you are. Each figure is the share of babies given the name who were girls, over the last ten years of that country's records.
- France Boys' 2% girls · 550 babies
- United States Boys' 7% girls · 205 babies
- Canada Both 11% girls · 53 babies
How to Say Matisse
- French mah-TEES
Sibling Names for Matisse
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Matisse — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Matisse
How popular is the name Matisse?
In 2025, Matisse was given to 50 babies in France, ranking #800 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Matisse a girl's or a boy's name?
Matisse is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Matisse?
Matisse has 2 syllables.
When was Matisse most popular?
Matisse peaked in 2005, when 230 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Matisse a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Matisse currently ranks #800 in France. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.